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Caterpillar Engine 3304

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500 Hourly Engine Maintenance

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Engine Crankcase (N. A. Engine)-Change Oil and filter

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Change oil, filter and clean breather. See Item (13) for details.

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Fan Bearing

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Lubricate 1 fitting.

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Fuel System

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The primary fuel filter should be cleaned and the final fuel filter element replaced every 500 service hours of operation or when the fuel gauge registers "OUT" with the engine running.

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Refer to "Fuel System" in "When Required" section for procedure to change the fuel filters.

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Sign off on the 500 Hourly Engine Maintenance

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Engine Maintenance

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WARNING: At Operating Temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. Steam can cause personal injury.

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CAUTION: If the engine is to be stored in, or shipped to, an area with below freezing temperatures, the cooling system must either be protected to the lowest expected ambient temperature, or drained completely.

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Never add coolant to an overheated engine, allow engine to cool first.

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Do not use Caterpillar Cooling System Conditioner or Coolant Conditioner Elements with Dowtherm 209 Full-Fill coolant.

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Loosen radiator cap slowly to release pressure and remove filler cap.

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Remove radiator drain plug.

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Remove the engine block drain plug.

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WARNING: Use all cleaning solutions with care.

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Install drain plugs. Fill system with a commercially available cleaning solution or 1 kilogram (2 lb.) Sodium Bisulfate (NaHSO.) per 40 liters (10 U.S. gallons) water.

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50 Hourly Engine Maintenance

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Dust Collector Cup-Clean

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1. Remove the retaining wing nut from the top of the dust collector cup.

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2. Remove and clean the dust collector cup.

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3. Install the dust collector cup.

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Batteries-Check Electrolyte Level

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WARNING: Do not smoke when observing battery electrolyte level. Batteries give off fumes that can explode.

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WARNING: Electrolyte is an acid and can cause personal injury if it contacts skin or eyes.

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1. Clean the tops of the batteries. Keep the terminals clean and covered with a light coat of grease.

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2. Remove all fill caps. Observe the electrolyte level.

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10 Hourly Engine Maintenance

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Engine Crankcase

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1. Measure oil level. Oil should be between the FULL and ADD marks on the "Running" side of the dipstick.

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2. Add oil if necessary.

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Air Cleaner Indicator

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Inspect the air cleaner indicator. If the red piston is locked in the raised position, service the air cleaner.

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Fuel Tank

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Drain water and sediment.

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Water Separator-Drain

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CAUTION: The engine should never be allowed to run with the water level in the element more than 1/2 full or engine damage may result.

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1000 Hourly Engine Maintenance

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Woodward PSG Governor

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Lubricate 2 fittings

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Synchronizing Motor

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Fill oil cup

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Shutoff Controls

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The shutoff controls must be checked periodically so that they will function properly, when required. To prevent damage to the engine while making the required test, only authorized personnel should perform the checks. Contact your Caterpillar dealer.

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Tachometer Drive

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Lubricate 1 fitting

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Sign off on the 1000 Hourly Engine Maintenance

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Parts for Caterpillar Engine 3304

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Engine Turning Tool

5P7307

Engine Turning Tool

5P7307

Engine Turning Tool

5P7307

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